“Sesame Street”

Cultural  

1. An educational television program for preschool children, particularly aimed at disadvantaged children, that began in the late 1960s. “Sesame Street” teaches awareness of letters and numbers and combines live actors, animation, and puppets (Muppets) in a great number of small segments, many of them musical.

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Example Sentences

“Pufnstuf” preceded “Sesame Street” onto the air by two months, in September 1969.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

While “Sesame Street” and “The Electric Company” sharpened my literacy, Child helped me understand that the kitchen is a creative lab.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026

It turned out he learned how to read by watching “Sesame Street” each morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

The content could fit in with the streamer’s other educational content, including documentaries and programs targeting families including “Sesame Street” and “Ms. Rachel.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

Besides, isn’t HBO producing “Sesame Street” these days?

From Salon • May 18, 2025